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Maggie Valley, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Maggie Valley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How a sudden exit reshapes Western North Carolinaās congressional race
Also on today's calendar: Pat Sheridan at Valley Wine & Cigar.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Edwards bows out of House race; GOP begins process to find replacement - (smokymountainnews.com) ā Maggie Valley gets a brief spotlight in the shakeup over who will represent Western North Carolinaās 11th District in Congress, as a local real estate broker is noted among past GOP contenders. Rep. Chuck Edwards is exiting the 2026 race amid an ethics investigation, forcing Republicans into a fast, high-stakes scramble to name a new nominee before looming legal deadlines. 
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